How Hard Is It To Install The Firestone Ride-Rite Helper Springs F2609 On 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500?
Question:
I am wanting to install firestone ride-rite air helper springs on my 2021 Chevy silverado 1500. What do I need to do?
asked by: Joey H
Expert Reply:
Installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2609 you were wanting on your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is not very difficult assuming you have some mechanical skills and are comfortable with this sort of work.
You will need first need to remove the factory jounce bumper with a 10mm socket.
Once that is removed you will install the upper bracket with the included mounting hardware, install the air helper spring on the lower mounting bracket, mounting the lower bracket onto the jounce bumper pad on your axle, and then attach the air helper spring to the upper bracket.
Last is running the air lines to the included fill valves, or if you would rather not have to manually fill the helper springs when you are ready to tow a trailer or carry a heavy payload then you would want to add an on-board air compressor # F2610 and run the air lines there instead. This compressor kit uses your phone to control the air pressure so you will not need to install a bulky analog gauge like some other kits.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Smartphone App Only - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wireless Control
- Single Path
- Smartphone Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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